Insights · The Marqstats Desk

Market research insights from our research desk.

Long-form analysis, sector briefings and methodology notes built on validated data, primary interviews and traceable sources — reviewed by a sector lead before it ships.

What we cover Continuously updated
↳ Passenger Vehicles
↳ Commercial Vehicles
↳ Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers
↳ Electric Vehicles and Charging
↳ Auto Components and Tires
↳ Truck Bodies and Upfitting
↳ Aftermarket and Car Care
↳ Used Vehicles and Trade
↳ Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
↳ Mobility and Fleet Services
↳ Off-Highway Vehicles
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01 / Insights — page 20

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Why 517,000 UK Connected Cars Go Dark Within a Year
Article
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why 517,000 UK Connected Cars Go Dark Within a Year

Nearly 27% of the UK's factory-connected 2024 cars stopped generating revenue within a year. Marqstats explains the dormancy gap and why lower pricing won't fix it.

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The UK's Connected Car Map Is Lying to You About Where the Cars Actually Are
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

The UK's Connected Car Map Is Lying to You About Where the Cars Actually Are

The UK's official connected-car map is skewed by corporate leasing addresses. Marqstats explains the 2.87 million-unit distortion and where the cars actually are.

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Why We Had to Build Norway's Connected Car Market Size From Scratch
Article
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why We Had to Build Norway's Connected Car Market Size From Scratch

Norway's connected car research is rich in data but states no market size. Marqstats explains how it built one from scratch, and what that means for using it.

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Why a Car in Oslo and a Car in Finnmark Need Completely Different Connectivity
Blog
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Why a Car in Oslo and a Car in Finnmark Need Completely Different Connectivity

A connected car in Oslo and one in Finnmark are solving completely different problems. Marqstats explains Norway's sharp regional divide in what connectivity is actually for.

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350,000 Norwegian Cars Are About to Lose Their Emergency Call Feature
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

350,000 Norwegian Cars Are About to Lose Their Emergency Call Feature

Telenor bought Norway two extra years on its 2G shutdown. It didn't solve the underlying problem. Marqstats explains which 350,000+ vehicles are still exposed.

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Why Do Mining Trucks in Kalimantan Trust Telematics More Than Truckers in Java?
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 16 MIN

Why Do Mining Trucks in Kalimantan Trust Telematics More Than Truckers in Java?

Same regulation, two completely different adoption rates. Marqstats explains why Indonesian mining trucks trust telematics while general freight mostly doesn't.

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Why 90% of Indonesia's Connected Cars Stop Being Connected
Article
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Why 90% of Indonesia's Connected Cars Stop Being Connected

Indonesia has 2.3 million factory-connected cars and barely 185,000 paying subscribers. Marqstats explains the gap and why a small annual fee doesn't fix it.

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Indonesia Says It Has 164 Million Vehicles. It Doesn't.
Blog
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 8 MIN

Indonesia Says It Has 164 Million Vehicles. It Doesn't.

Indonesia's official vehicle count is roughly four times too high. Marqstats explains why, and what number to actually use instead.

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Why Won't Japanese Drivers Pay for Connected Car Apps?
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 15 MIN

Why Won't Japanese Drivers Pay for Connected Car Apps?

Nearly three in four new Japanese cars ship connected. Almost nobody pays for it after the free trial. Marqstats explains why, and how OEMs make money anyway.

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Japan Just Finished a 3G Shutdown You Probably Didn't Notice
Article
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Japan Just Finished a 3G Shutdown You Probably Didn't Notice

Japan just completed its full national 3G shutdown, on schedule, ending telematics for thousands of legacy vehicles. Marqstats explains what happened and why it went so smoothly.

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